Politics

What a Real ‘War on Poverty’ Looks Like

What a Real ‘War on Poverty’ Looks Like What a Real ‘War on Poverty’ Looks Like

The war on poverty is too often a war on the poor themselves.

Jan 8, 2013 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women

Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women

The state-level right-wing agenda will continue to hit poor women on all fronts.

Jan 8, 2013 / Bryce Covert

Always Crashing in the Same Car

Always Crashing in the Same Car Always Crashing in the Same Car

Waiting for the next debt crisis.

Jan 8, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Obama Versus Physics Obama Versus Physics

Why climate change won’t wait for the president.

Jan 7, 2013 / Bill McKibben

When the Great Judgment Call Came, Hagel Handed Bush a Blank Check

When the Great Judgment Call Came, Hagel Handed Bush a Blank Check When the Great Judgment Call Came, Hagel Handed Bush a Blank Check

Arguments will be made for Obama’s Defense pick. But Hagel’s vote to authorize Bush and Cheney to attack Iraq should raise eyebrows—and questions.

Jan 7, 2013 / John Nichols

Why I Am A Liberal

Why I Am A Liberal Why I Am A Liberal

It is liberals who have been at the forefront of struggles for freedom and liberty.

Jan 7, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Constitution? What Constitution? Paul Ryan Refuses to Provide for the General Welfare Constitution? What Constitution? Paul Ryan Refuses to Provide for the General Welfare

With their votes against Sandy aid, the House Budget Committee chair and his compatriots reject a basic premise of their oath to support the Constitution.

Jan 5, 2013 / John Nichols

Katrina vanden Heuvel: End the NRA’s Stranglehold on Gun Legislation

Katrina vanden Heuvel: End the NRA’s Stranglehold on Gun Legislation Katrina vanden Heuvel: End the NRA’s Stranglehold on Gun Legislation

Enough is enough: we must wrest control of public safety policy from gun manufacturers. 

Jan 4, 2013 / Press Room

John Nichols: How the 113th Congress Can Bring Progress Back to Capitol Hill John Nichols: How the 113th Congress Can Bring Progress Back to Capitol Hill

The 113th Congress is the most diverse in history, but that doesn't necessarily translate to progress.

Jan 4, 2013 / Press Room

Winners and Losers in Washington’s Debt Deal

Winners and Losers in Washington’s Debt Deal Winners and Losers in Washington’s Debt Deal

What really happened on Capitol Hill this week, and a look ahead to the budget battles on the horizon.

Jan 4, 2013 / The Nation

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